UC Berkeley Police investigate kidnap, sexual assault of woman

Published 6:17 pm, Saturday, November 21, 2015

UC Berkeley Police are investigating the reported kidnapping and rape of a woman who said she was taken from campus Thursday and held by her captor until Friday morning.

The victim, who was not identified, told police she was abducted about 6 p.m. Thursday from Central Campus, driven to an unknown location and then sexually assaulted. She was released by her kidnapper Friday morning.

Police did not immediately release any further details — including a description of the suspect — but said more information may be forthcoming as the investigation continues.

Anyone with further information about this incident has been encouraged to call the police at (510) 642-6760.